50 Things to See and Do in Tacoma

Do you ever feel like a tourist in your own town? Probably not – as a local, you know your city well. You can direct a visitor to nearly everything in town. You know all the best “hole-in-the-wall” restaurants to dine at. You recognize friendly faces everywhere you go, and you can name your city’s most popular attractions (whether you’ve visited them yourself personally or not). But how much of your city have you actually experienced first hand? Play tourist for a day to visit some landmarks and discover some of the hidden gems that make Tacoma a truly unique place to live. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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1. Experience the arts during Tacoma’s Third Thursday Art Mingle. Enjoy free admission to museums and galleries, as well as special events and activities from nearly 30 participating businesses to boot.

9. Go on a beer and brewery crawl. There are several local breweries and beer bars located throughout Tacoma. Click here to view a map of all the beer-centric destinations the City of Destiny has to offer.

15. Go bowling at Chalet Bowl. This neighborhood bowling alley is located right in the heart of Proctor and surrounded by great restaurants, shopping and more. You can “Glow Bowl” every Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. until midnight, too.

20. Ride the bull at the Steel Creek. Have you always dreamed of riding a mechanical bull but didn’t know they existed outside of Texas? Grab a shot and get in line for this wild ride located in the heart of downtown Tacoma.

38. Visit Tacoma’s famous B&I. Located on South Tacoma Way, the B&I isn’t your typical “Public Market Place.” Food vendors, a beauty supply store, and a hodge-podge of retail options can be found at this bizarre shopping destination.

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